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Circle Round

WBUR's Circle Round adapts carefully selected folktales from around the world into sound- and music-rich radio plays for kids ages 3-103. Each 15 to 25-minute episode explores important issues like kindness, persistence and generosity. And each episode ends with an activity that inspires a deeper conversation between children and grown-ups.

Episodes

In this podcast episode, we hear a captivating story about humility and teamwork featuring a proud Elephant and a clever Squirrel. When Squirrel challenges Elephant to an eating contest, her strategic approach and the support of her family highlight the power of collaboration, overshadowing Elephant's sheer strength. A...

Top Banana

15 Oct 2024

25m

Pride and Proverbs

08 Oct 2024

18m

The Hiding Place

01 Oct 2024

26m

Encore: The Princess and the Bee

24 Sep 2024

24m

Encore: Chameleon’s Contest

17 Sep 2024

21m

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This podcast episode narrates the captivating tale of the Sea Goddess, who aspires to challenge the Great Spirit and claims her supremacy, ultimately leading to a fashion contest with the Chameleon. Through a test of skills and creativity, Chameleon's remarkable ability to camouflage highlights the theme of respecting ...